Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 3496)
The purpose of the Philippine Constabulary Academy is to train and instruct cadets and prepare them for service as commissioned officers of the Philippine Constabulary or any other armed force of the Philippine Government.
The Academy is a collegiate institution under the control of the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary, subject to the general supervision of the Secretary of the Interior.
The seat of the Philippine Constabulary Academy is at Camp Henry T. Allen, in the City of Baguio, Mountain Province.
The government and administration of the Academy are vested in a Superintendent, who is subject to the supervision of the Chief of Constabulary.
The key positions include: Superintendent (Assistant Chief of Constabulary or equivalent); Commandant of Cadets (not lower than Captain); Adjutant (not lower than First Lieutenant); Supply and Finance Officer (First Lieutenant or higher); Assistant to Commandant (First Lieutenant or higher); Medical Officer (First Lieutenant or higher); Engineer Officer (Second Lieutenant or higher); and additional instructors or enlisted men as necessary.
Cadets are appointed annually by competitive examination, not exceeding twenty-five cadets, from qualified candidates who are graduates of an accredited high school or equivalent, nominated by authorized persons including the Governor-General, Senate and House leaders, and members of Congress.
The period of instruction and training is three years, but it may be shortened by the Chief of Constabulary with the approval of the Department Head if public interest requires it.
The curriculum includes Military Science, Administrative and Staff Duties, Law (International, Constitutional, Military laws, Penal Code), Medical Science, History and English, Languages (Spanish compulsory), Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry), and Swordsmanship and Athletics.
Cadets must reside in Academy barracks during the three-year period of instruction and receive pension, transportation, clothing, and other allowances as provided by law. The Chief of Constabulary may authorize vacations up to 30 days with pay and allowances.
Cadets who satisfactorily complete the three-year course shall be graduated and appointed officers of the Philippine Constabulary in the lowest commissioned grade or any other armed force of the Government in order of their final class standing.
Yes, the Chief of Constabulary, upon recommendation by faculty and with the approval of the Superintendent, may discharge a cadet for misconduct or deficiency in studies.
The Faculty consists of the Superintendent and the heads of the several departments of instruction.
Arms, munitions, and equipment necessary for cadet training shall be supplied by the Chief of Constabulary. The existing Constabulary Academy equipment shall be assigned to the new Academy. Additionally, a Library shall be established with an annual appropriation for books and periodicals.
Officers on duty at the Academy shall receive additional compensation at the rate of three hundred pesos per annum.
Government property and funds of the Academy shall be accounted for through the Philippine Constabulary.